Man dies in 'very serious' crash in Birmingham
Police have confirmed a man has died after a crash in South Yardley in Birmingham
Last updated 2nd Apr 2022
A man has died in a 'very serious' collision in Birmingham, which closed part of a major road in South Yardley on Friday.
Emergency services were called to Coventry Road at around 19:00, after a crash between a Mazda and a Mercedes.
The man, in his 60s, was a passenger in the Mazda. Both drivers of the cars have been taken to hospital and are understood to be in a stable condition.
DS Chris Ridge from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "Our investigations into this collision are still in the early stages, and we are working to identify exactly what happened in the moments leading to the tragic death of this man.
“His family are being supported by specialist officers as they come to terms with this terrible news.
“We also want to thank everyone for their patience as the road was closed for some time over night. They have all since re-opened.
“We are urging anyone with information, who witnessed the crash or who saw either the white Mercedes or red Mazda in the moments beforehand. If you have dash cam or CCTV footage, we also urge you to contact us.”